http://www.usstampcollecting.info Find All the Old Stamps Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:45:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Stamp collecting is a fun and informative way to learn more about a country's historical events, celebrated persons, culture and geography. In Tucson, Arizona, stamp collecting is more than just a hobby for group of passionate enthusiasts. Here, stamp collectors have several resources that will help them purchase stamps for ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/stamp-collecting-tucson/ Since the most recent price increase from the postal service, there has been some confusion about the current postage rates. Here are the new rates, effective May 12, 2008: • Letter, First Class (1 oz.) 42 cents • Letter, First Class (2 oz.) 59 cents • Postcard 27 cents • Large Envelope (2 oz.) ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/current-postage-rates/ by Mike Selvon With the largest motorized fleet in the US, the postal service has come a long way since the meager pony express. Collectors of colonial stamps are generally handsomely rewarded for their hawk's eye, as some of these stamps can go for $2 to $3 Million new! Read on ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/the-history-of-united-states-postage-stamps/ by Mike Selvon For online information on postage stamps, hobbyists can check catalogs like Scott's, societies like the American Philatelic Society, authentication centers like the Postal Stamp Experts, or buying and selling auctions like eBay. The best way to further your love of stamp collecting is to immerse yourself by taking ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/where-to-find-information-on-postage-stamps/ by Mike Selvon Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies worldwide, attracting over 20 million collectors in the United States alone! Stamps are one of the easiest investments to store and preserve, more so than jewelry or art. What started out as an inexpensive trade item for British children, ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/some-tips-about-stamp-collecting/ By: Michael Perry Stamp collecting is an age-old hobby that holds the interest of millions of people the world over. Stamp collecting began in the 1840’s when the first stamps were issued. “Stamp madness,” or “timbromania” swept through Europe and spread worldwide. Stamp collecting is not as popular as it once ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/stamp-collecting-tips/ By: Paula Korel Stamp collecting is a very old hobby and it's popular all around the globe. It requires a lot of work and dedication as well as maintaining perfect looking stamps. You also need to make sure that everything you purchase is quality, by rigorously inspecting it in-depth. Stamp collecting is ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/stamp-collecting-how-the-stamp-collector-should-work/ By: Albreht Moy Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world.Philately is a broader term for the study of stamps, and it is frequently - but wrongly - equated to stamp collecting. Through stamp collecting, people find information about history,currency, science,politics,arts,architecture and customs of different nations and countries of the ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/stamp-collecting-basics/ By: Will M Philately, or the study of stamps, is a huge field of study that has captured the attention of many Americans over the years. This fascination with stamps and the history that surrounds them has led to a hobby related to philately, which is collecting stamps. Usually, stamp collection begins ... http://www.usstampcollecting.info/what-is-philately-stamp-collecting/